As the investigation into Charlie Kirk's murder continues, the partner of suspect Tyler Robinson has reportedly left Utah.
Robinson, who allegedly shot Kirk during a speaking event on September 10, reportedly confessed to the crime in a series of chilling text messages to partner Lance Twiggs.
But according to prosecutors, Twiggs failed to alert authorities immediately after receiving the confession.
Lance Twiggs’ Disappearance and the Growing Backlash
In the days following the murder, neighbors of the couple’s St. George, Utah, townhouse noticed signs of abandonment, with mail piling up outside and no signs of Twiggs.
"It’s a quiet neighborhood. You know your neighbor on your left or your right, but people are pretty isolated," said Jesse Riley, a neighbor, who noted that the townhouse appeared vacant, per the New York Post.
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby confirmed that Twiggs is currently in a “safe space very far away from St. George,” citing the need for Twiggs to "lay low" due to the public backlash and safety concerns.
No charges have been filed against Twiggs at this point, and authorities have stated they are cooperating with the investigation.
Robinson’s Confession to Twiggs: The Text Messages That Changed Everything
Hours after the shooting, Robinson allegedly sent Twiggs a series of text messages confessing to the crime.
In one of the messages, Robinson instructed Twiggs to look under a keyboard, where he had left a note saying: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
After receiving the note, Twiggs expressed disbelief, asking if Robinson was joking, and eventually getting alleged confirmation from Robinson that he was the one who had killed Kirk.
Robinson’s texts continued with explanations about the murder.
He reportedly told Twiggs that he “had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred” and described where he had hidden the weapon used in the shooting, a rifle that Robinson claimed he had left in the bushes.
Robinson’s messages also contained personal concerns, such as his fear that his father would be upset about not returning his grandfather’s gun.
Despite these revelations, Twiggs did not immediately report the confession to authorities.
Instead, they engaged in a series of texts with Robinson, expressing concern for their partner’s well-being.
"You are all I worry about love," Robinson wrote, to which Twiggs responded, "I’m much more worried about you."
Legal Implications: Is Twiggs Complicit?
The release of these text messages has led to questions about whether Twiggs could face legal consequences for his failure to alert authorities immediately.
While Twiggs is not currently facing charges, legal experts suggest that simply knowing about the crime is not enough to charge them with complicity.
Neama Rahmani, a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, explained to the New York Post: "There is generally no duty to report a crime," but added that if Twiggs had helped Robinson in any way or obstructed justice, they could be charged with a crime such as accessory after the fact or obstruction of justice.
At this point, authorities have stated that Twiggs is cooperating with the investigation, but the possibility of further charges cannot be ruled out.
“If there is something we don’t know about — lying, hiding, or destroying [evidence] — then absolutely, Twiggs could face charges,” Rahmani said.